Stock No. 35592

Antique Marble Bust of Venus

An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Characteristic weathering covers each detail of the goddess giving her a desirable aged look. Perfect as a centrepiece for traditional and contemporary gardens and interiors alike. According…

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£12,795.00

Dimensions

Depth: 31cm12.2in

Width: 54cm21.26in

Height: 65cm25.59in

Weight: 82kg180.78lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Weathered. Small loss to the underside of the right ear. Unsigned.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1800

Maker

Unknown

Material

Marble, White Statuary Marble

Origin

Italy

Period

Late 18th / Early 19th Century

Style

Neoclassical

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An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Characteristic weathering covers each detail of the goddess giving her a desirable aged look. Perfect as a centrepiece for traditional and contemporary gardens and interiors alike.

According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite (the Roman Venus) is the Goddess of Love and Beauty. She is depicted here in statuary white marble, in the nude with a vacant stare, and her hair tied to the back with strands down the nape of her neck.

Additional information

Weight 82 kg
Dimensions 31 × 54 × 65 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1800

Maker

Material

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Origin

Italy

Period

Late 18th / Early 19th Century

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